The Boston Herald reports that Boston City Council President Stephen Murphy wants Boston Mayor Tom Menino to explain why he opposes Walmart.

“There are lots of other communities that would embrace a Wal-Mart,” said City Council President Stephen Murphy told the Herald. “What good does it do Boston to lose 450 jobs to Somerville? It doesn’t expand our tax base, employ city residents or provide a low-priced market in a tough economy.”

Somerville City Hall is so far skeptical of Walmart’s plans, but I wonder what would happen if Boston made an effort to woo the store across the city line.